Customer Reviews
just ok 
2008-07-19
The holder for the light pen broke on the first day. It only let the pen be inserted part of the way so it would stick out over 1 inch. Calling the HP service number was of little help because they wanted me to send the computer back to them for service which would take at least 2 weeks. So I decided just to live with the pen sticking half way out of the holder. Other than that the computer is ok but the monitor is small and windows vista slows it down.
Watch out for the memory!!! 
2008-06-28
Windows Vista requires 2GB RAM MINIMUM to run. To run other applications you will need at least 3GB RAM. I had mistakenly gotten a 2GB model and at times it takes 45 seconds just to send soemthing to the recycle bin or else a reboot is required. Painfully SLOW!!!
Also, the tablet doesn't work properly. There is a distinct discrepancy between the location you place the pen and the location the computer recognizes. I gave up on the tablet aspect of my laptop. This laptop also runs really hot. The longer you use, the higher the temperature. The higher the temperature, the slower the laptop. Running it for over three hours without a fan blowing on it is out of the question. The only nice things nice about it are the included games (which you can't uninstall) and the 12.1" size (so light!).
Think I'll upgrade to a Sony. My Sony desktop has been quite reliable for the last 5 years and still running strong. Haha, in fact, it's faster at running graphics applications than the HP, especially after the HP heats up.
Wish i had read this before i bought it.... 2008-06-26
This computer is really slow... My 2.0 ghz run a lot faster...
For some reason I can not use wireless to conect, and when i can is a an extremely slow speed! After contacting HP service for over 2 hours is still the same...
Due to the high requirements of windows vista, the computer video is really slow, and often crashes.
I wish i didnt buy this computer...
Greal laptop, but some tiny things could be better... 
2008-05-30
Just got mine about 5 hours ago and love the look and feel of the machine... Vista is just horrible but that can be fixed with a downgrade. My one 'problem' with the design is the battery which kinda sticks out the back making the laptop difficult to handle other than from the front and sides.
One more small detail that bugs me is that the spring loaded slot for the stylus broke almost instantly and now it is very difficult to remove and re-enter... I dunno I guess it's no big loss but it still bothers me that something broke right away.
Overall a great little machine though, I'll update once I've installed some games and programs on it.
Update (5 days after arrival):
I ended up setting it up as a dual-boot machine with both XP and Vista and I have to say I'm VERY happy with the results, XP runs much smoother and faster but Vista still has some options I like so it's the best of both worlds. Vista runs autocad and solid works very smoothly and the games I've tried so far have all worked great at mid to max settings.
After reading some of the other comments about this laptop I have to say the screen is not that blurry (I don't notice anyways)... of course the texture is different because it IS a touch screen after all. Seriously this laptop runs cool and silent compared to all other laptops I've owned and even after being on all day... I wouldn't use it in bed or anything since the bottom vents need to be clear but who uses a laptop in bed that much anyways?
Pleasure 
2008-05-28
I thinked a lot before purchasing a Laptop, it took me 2 months reviews and finally I decided for this one.
Everything in this Laptop is perfect, yes it heats little more than my previous but it is fast and it doesnt create any problems on whatever you do in it, like playing, my brother does that a lot but doesnt effect on it. i loaded the hard drive to maximum and it still performed fast. I waited two months to create a review and i tried everything in him.
it came up that its tuff to,:)
The only minor problem it have is:
In the begining when you install updates the cam will not work properly,
but you cam fix it in 2 min at device manager.
Have fun, :)
Great Laptop, Great Price, Wonderfull Performance 2008-05-18
The HP Pavilion TX1420US Entertainment Notebook PC provides the ideal convergence of features and the latest in mobile computing technology. It's light enough to take everywhere with a 12.1" screen that twists 180 degrees for presentations and DVD playback while traveling or fold it flat like a slate for reading documents or watching videos. Use the touch screen and stylus to navigate applications or capture handwritten notes. Enjoy high-gloss, sophisticated style with HP Imprint finish in Wave, a flowing linear design inspired by a Zen rock garden. Listen without disturbing others with included stereo earbud headphones and control content from up to 10 feet away with the HP Mobile Remote Control that can be stored in the system ExpressCard slot for convenience. 12.1 diagonal WXGA (1280 x 800) BrightView Widescreen Touch-screen display, Panel rotates 180 degrees and folds flat Built-in Webcamera and Microphone NVidia Geforce Go 6150 (UMA) with up to 559MB shared Graphics Memory LightScribe Super Multi 8 x DVD+-R/RW Drive with Double Layer 802.11A/B/G/N Wireless 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Integrated Bluetooth Fingerprint Reader 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor (MS, MS Pro, SD, XD, MMC) ExpressCard 34 Slot 3 USB 2.0, Headphone w/SPDIF Digital Audio & 1 stereo; Microphone-in, VGA, S-Video, RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45 Approximate Unit Dimensions - 8.82 (L) x 12.05 (W) x 1.52(H) Approximate Unit Weight - 4.49lbs (w/weight-saver)
Great Size with some issues 2008-05-06
I bought this because it seems like the perfect laptop (touchscreen, webcam, mouse, dual core ,fingerprint ,tiny monitor, tablet , super protable)
So it lives up to all that beautifully. However this is the reality of owning one.
EXPECT IT TO BE SLOW
After wondering why it was so slow, I bought 4gb of ram (very expensive to buy and install 2 new sticks ). Vista dosen't even recognize more than 3!
Turns out I didn't need the RAM all I needed was to get it out of Balanced Power. So of course I put it on performance. It was still slow ( to me). I have not figured out how to speed it up. It's slow in word, photoshop, everything! Not sure if AMD is to blame here but this is my #1 complaint!!!!!!!!!!
EXPECT IT TO BE HOT. VERY HOT. YOU CAN FRY AN EGG ON IT.
I use a blanket and it keeps me warm at night when I'm on it ( All jokes aside, this is the honest truth, this thing can launch a rocket into space it's so hot)
HUMOUNGOUSLY RIDONKULOUS POWER SUPPLY
I'm not a fan. I bought it to NOT have to lugg around a bung of humoungous contraptions. Big loss in points. You cannot buy a small bag because of the big powersupply. Not cool.
WEBCAM? WHAT WEBCAM?
Okay, if you expect to launch your webcam easily, Good luck! I had to do a google search to figure out it was nested DEEEEP within the VERY SLOW to launch Media Center. This means less YouTube covers from me.. by the time it loads and so on you're already half asleep from boredom. The one good thing they did was give us a button on the screen to launch it with but that only save's one second. I would prefer a stand-alone webcam app.
IT FORGETS FINGERPRNITS
Slightly annoying but not major. It may forget fingerprints and you have to re-enroll once in a while. Not a big deal but when you're used to it and then all of a sudden it doesn't work you have to start typing your password and believe me once you've been spoilt by swiping it's not such a fun thing to start typing passwords again.
SPEAKERS? WHAT SPEAKERS?
Sadly, the speakers suck. I saw this myself in some reviews but ignored it and it is SO true. Not sure why they're so bad. I think HP could have done better here. Do not get this if you intend to "blast" anything. There is no way you can surf YouTube and watch TV or have any noise in the background at all. Expect to use headset and even then you may have to stop breathing to hear..
HUGE BATTERY
I could have done withot the humoungous battery. As big as it is it doesn't hold much power anyway so I'ld rather a smaller more compact batter that was more in keeping with the portability of the laptop itself.
ONE GOOD THING IS THE CASING
I love the outside, inside, everything.. I really do love the laptio just wish it was fast and not so hot )
If you choose to buy, you won't regret it but just be aware. Hopefully you enjoy the good stuff I mentioned more than hate the annoying stuff.
Nice Laptop 2008-04-29
I got this Laptop a month ago and it been doing great
it gets a bit hot on the right corner but that is easily fix if u have a chill pad
the touch screen is a bit unsensitive but i say that is it still pretty cool
overall i have not found any problems with it
Customer From Dubai ( U.A.E) 2008-04-26
Dear Friends and amazon team.
i am a old customer of amazon and i purchased dvds,cell phone and now i want to buy a laptop but i checked (U.A.E) is now not in the list where they shipp there proudect. please i would like you to advice how to buy.
**** HP TX1420US LAPTOP**** from amazon.
Mohd Haji Hashemi
Dubai,U.A.E
Excellent Product! 2008-04-17
This laptop met all my expectations and then some. This is lightweight powerfull and is extremely fast. You can carry this around the house with the WIFI and not struggle to carry it. This unit stays relatively cool compared to past laptops. The VeriSoft fingerprint/password storage software is top notch. I love it! Don`t pass this one up.
